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D532 FRU

1986 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,332 mi
Last recorded108,332 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD532 FRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 108,332 miles

Nearside Rear Upper sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 107,342 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,942 miles

Nearside Rear Lower slight damage jacking point,

Offside Rear Lower slight damage to jacking point.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 105,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 105,057 miles

Offside Rear Upper surface rust

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,657 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 104,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 102,656 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 102,656 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 101,289 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 98,917 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 97,855 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,141 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 92,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre has 3mm left

Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre has 3mm left

Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,208 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 84,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,770 miles

offside rear axle support bush wearing

Fail 23 Nov 2009 80,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear axle support bush wearing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,628 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 69,349 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Nov 2006 66,388 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 63,595 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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D532 FRU is a 1986 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 121,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D532 FRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D532 FRU registered?

D532 FRU is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 4 November 1986.

Is D532 FRU safe to buy?

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